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Dolly Parton reunites Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr for emotional 'Let It Be' cover

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USA TODAY
Aug. 18, 2023Updated Aug. 21, 2023, 8:02 a.m. ET

Dolly Parton is now an honorary member of the Fab Four.

The country icon reunited the two living Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, for a moving cover of the band's 1970 classic "Let It Be." Parton puts a gravelly, blues-rock spin on the wistful ballad, which features gentle harmonies from McCartney and a scorching guitar solo from Peter Frampton.

“Well, does it get any better than singing ‘Let It Be’ with Paul McCartney who wrote the song?" Parton said in a statement. "Not only that, he played piano! Well, it did get even better when Ringo Starr joined in on drums, Peter Frampton on guitar and Mick Fleetwood playing percussion. I mean, seriously, how much better does it get? Thanks guys!”

The track comes from Parton's upcoming album "Rockstar" (out Nov. 17), which features a mix of covers and original songs, and features A-list guests Elton John, Pink, Miley Cyrus, Sting, and many more.

"I had fun singing with Stevie (Nicks)," Parton told USA TODAY earlier this year. "It’s a song she wrote called 'What Has Rock ‘n Roll Ever Done for Me,' a cute little song. And John Fogerty, he’s written so many great songs, but I always loved 'Long As I Can See the Light.' We did that as a duet and our voices were so good together. I’ve been on a high – without being high like some of the rock ‘n’ rollers."

Parton, 77, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last fall. Starr, 83, meanwhile, is currently on a U.S. summer tour, and McCartney, 81, announced a slew of Australian and South American concerts later this year.

Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri

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